Monday is charged with tension. Tuesday and Wednesday return you to those old chestnuts of communication and compassion, two pillars of almost any friendship. It goes without saying — yet it’s worth remembering — that your friends are people you can open up to. Thursday and Friday are part mad dash, part leisurely stroll.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

You know the importance of skepticism. A perfect example of how much better off you are for thinking this way comes Monday, when you’re radically reeducated in something you thought you knew. Tuesday and Wednesday, you begin wondering about all the other things you think you know that maybe you don’t — a distressing situation, but one you can’t do much about.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

With everyone on very different pages Monday, you’re wise to stick to intellectual conversation points rather than personal ones. And, likewise, you’d be well off to demonstrate that you’re listening and that you care. Tuesday and Wednesday, listening is not your strong suit. Thursday and Friday, everything moves along faster than you’d like. Step on the brakes whenever you get the chance.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might want to loosen your grip a bit Monday. Given the circumstances, adaptability is more important than loyalty. Letting go will allow you to respond to all the changes with optimism and agility. Tuesday and Wednesday, because everything is up in the air, look deeply into those subjects you know the least about, for the sake of your own edification. Thursday and Friday are an avalanche of information.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 23)

You want to be the exception to the rule Monday, or at least you want to prove that there is more than one way to do things. Tuesday and Wednesday, instruct by way of example rather than standing over everyone and making them feel weird. Thursday and Friday are tense, but the weekend offers nothing but pleasure.

Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

Romance is not a serious matter Monday — it’s an excuse to play a game, something to laugh about and a source of giddiness. Monday is also ideal in terms of connecting with friends, but Tuesday and Wednesday change all that. Too much to do, not enough time — it wreaks havoc on your mood.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Something utterly unexpected throws everything upside-down in your domestic realm Monday. Tuesday, it’s natural that you want to take it easy, but you’re not in a lazy mood, as your brain is on overdrive. Plus, romance is in the air. Wednesday has a storybook quality to it, but the practicalities of Thursday and Friday snap you out of that.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

You have no inhibitions Monday. This absolute openness is a useful quality, but it’s not the way to conduct yourself Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday and Friday, it’s okay if you lose things — life is a game, and losing your cell phone is just one more hilarious obstacle. Saturday and Sunday, everything should be in its place.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

It’s hard to plan for the future when current plans are hitting so many potholes, but keep your chin up. Learn from the glitches, consider how your approach contributes to the outcome, but pretty much stay the course. Tuesday and Wednesday, your approach is most impressive when you articulate it in writing — if someone wants you to explain something on the phone, figure out a way to send them an email instead.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

You’re so happy it’s practically required that you spread the love around and inspire others Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday you run the risk of being misled, so listen to your gut and don’t do anything you’re unsure of. Thursday and Friday, the concepts of freedom and altruism are at the center of your days.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20)

Finding focus isn’t easy Monday, and neither is being open to change. Both are necessary. Tuesday and Wednesday, you warm up to the idea of new factors, new variables and new faces. It’s an opportunity to rediscover yourself. Thursday and Friday it dawns on you that the space between people, even people who think they know each other, is

bewildering.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

The clarity, the brightness, the force, the impressive energy around everything you do — all of this makes for a positive beginning to the week. Midweek is less great. Thursday and Friday deliver on Monday’s promise. Saturday and Sunday, you begin wondering how money fits into the picture, which, in turn, leads you to think about your career and future.